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Join us for First Fridays and the self guided Art Walk in Invermere and the Columbia Valley. A monthly evening event where Arts and the Community collide! Consisting of local galleries, artist studios, live music, local food and good times, First Fridays is a great way to enjoy some East Kootenay Culture in the heart […]
Enjoy a self-guided walking tour with our map/brochure of sculptures created by local, regional, and national artists. Vote for your favourite!
Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? You can find us on Facebook! Various dates from June–Sept., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. facebook.com/SelkirkWeavers instagram.com/selkirkweaversspinners
Come enjoy some authentic mountain culture! You with find fresh LOCAL produce, honey & baking, preserves, woodwork, soaps/beauty, pottery, jewellery, knitwear, plants & much much more. Including live music. Wednesdays, Mid-June–Oct., 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Great live music in every genre on Thursdays, June 15–Aug. 31, 6–8 p.m. Plus night markets on July 20 & Aug. 17, 5–8.30 p.m.!
Weekly exhibits of local and regional artists. Visit our website for details.
ArtWalk is celebrating 34 years of local artists! Businesses act as galleries for artists all summer, with two openings (June 24/August 5) featuring performance artists throughout downtown Nelson.
The Kaslo Summer Music Series brings the joy of great live music with a summer-long season of free outdoor concerts.
25th Annual Music in the Park - Presented by Arrow Lakes & District Arts Council Society - Location: Nakusp Park Gazebo - across from the Public Beach
Unlock your creativity and learn how to transform your artwork into larger-than-life murals in this immersive four-day workshop. Antonia Otoya will guide you through a perfect balance of hands-on learning and theory, providing you with the essential foundations of mural painting.Save the Date: August 19, 20, 26, & 27Teens and AdultsRVAC | 320 Wilson st,Cost […]
The represented artist Grace CROUGHAN (Aug. 23 to Sept. 9) from Toronto will be showing her textural mountainscapes. Studio Connexion Art Gallery is a small cultural space nested in Nakusp. It has been in operation in the summer time mainly and going into its 15th season. 7 Art Exhibitions by talented Canadian Artists painting mainly […]
West Kootenay's biggest pride celebration! Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages celebrating and promoting our diverse lgbtqia2s+ community, culminating with the parade on Sunday.
Welcome to the world of The Static Shift; the dynamic Indie Canadian rock & roll trio, powered by Mitchell Brady (guitar/lead vocals), Kyle Tenove (bass) and Taylor Miles (drums). With a sound described as tight and unquestionably groovy, The Static Shift aims to transport audiences away through a soulful musical experience. Inspired by classic rock and […]
For the last Trail & District Arts Council Music in The Park on Thursday August 31 we have White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band before the 2 Bit Jug Band’s old-time jazz and blues from the 1920’s and ‘40s. White Lightning is a highly energetic, danceable 6-piece Blues, Rock and Boogie Band from Nelson, […]
Brass Camel is a unique rock group who recently released their debut album, mixed by multiple Juno-winner Ben Kaplan. Made up of five experienced twenty-somethings whose collective accomplishments include performing at New York’s Apollo Theatre, jamming with guitar icon Les Paul and hundreds of studio sessions, their sound is unique but one can hear the influence of titans such […]
A drag and burlesque celebration featuring a myriad of performers with live music, prizes and some other surprises!
Free outdoor live performances Saturdays from 4-6 pm on Front Street in Kaslo. Come join us for some great live outdoor music in beautiful Kaslo! These free outdoor shows are brought to you by Nelson & Kootenay Lake Tourism, The Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake, Columbia Power, Comlumbia Basin Trust, Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance […]
Hello beautiful people!!! I would like to invite you all to a fantastic event. This year we are running the first Nelson Pride edition in ‘The Royal Art Throwdown’ format. As a stand alone event and in celebration of Pride week, we are bringing together a selection of incredible artists from the lgbtq2s+ community for […]
Over 100 Vendors, farmers and one of a kind artisans fill the park for this one day event.
With a hat tip to Mount Rushmore, Mount Rushka celebrates what they refer to as “The Mount Rushmore of Rock“. Mount Rushka’s sound has chiselled out the most iconic faces from the rock of the mountains of their sweet little mountain town, Fernie B.C – which was the birthplace of Alex Lifeson, the guitarist of the iconic […]
A Sensational Vaudeville Affair, Presenting phenomenal world class burlesque entertainment.
Calling all classic car enthusiasts to the 19th annual Queen City Cruise in Nelson! Organised by Nelson Road Kings since 2003, come and view a spectacular range of vehicles from pre-1949 to present day. Lovingly restored, sparkling clean and ready to take over Baker Street in support of local charities. Participants will gather at Railtown, Nelson, […]
The Circus Acts Insomniacs are proud to present our second retreat Mind. Body. Circus. ——Wellness Retreat——- ━━━━━━༻❁༺━━━━━━ A weekend of Aerials, Dance & Self Discovery September 8th – 9th & 10th 2023 at Vallican Whole in Winlaw, BC ━━━━━━༻❁༺━━━━━━ Connect, ground yourself, uncover your aerial incarnation through movement. ━━━━━━༻❁༺━━━━━━ Offerings include, Aerial Hoop Aerial Silks […]
Nelson guitarist and singer Nikko Forsberg presents his debut solo album The Elves of Riondel live at the Capitol Theatre.
Welcome to the 4th Annual Queen City Burlesque Expo! **A Sensational Vaudeville Affair** Tease on Tap: A way to let loose and enjoy seeing and meeting all of our special guests up close and personal. Starring special guests, straight from Broadway NYC, from Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, and Seattle, as well as a bevy of local […]
Ed Fest Arts & Music Festival is a celebration of creativity and expression that takes place this Fall in Cranbrook, British Columbia.The festival is a one day event that features a variety of performances, workshops, and activities for all ages. The festival is designed to promote the appreciation of art, music, dance, literature, theatre, and […]
Free outdoor live performances Saturdays from 4-6 pm on Front Street in Kaslo. Come join us for some great live outdoor music in beautiful Kaslo! These free outdoor shows are brought to you by Nelson & Kootenay Lake Tourism, The Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake, Columbia Power, Comlumbia Basin Trust, Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance […]
The Grand Gala All tickets $35 Presented by Deja Louve & Queen City Burlesque Expo Theme of the Night: “If I Join the Circus!” Every year, we gather to celebrate our love of the vaudeville arts in a “grand” fashion with you. Every year, be prepared for new faces and unique acts performed by veteran […]
Annual event: 160 vendors (garlic and other farm produce, crafts, tasty treats), music, food with the theme "Homegrown- Homemade - Organic"
Join the Old English Car Club members on Sunday September 10 and see a unique collection of British cars and motorcycles from BC and Alberta. Parking up just behind Kaslo Hotel, right on Kaslo’s waterfront, you’ll see rare models such as MGA, MGB, MG TD, Morgan, Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Triumph TR6, Triumph Spitfire, Austin 8 […]
We’re very pleased to be presenting Bella Cat at our next exclusive music concert in our barn on Sunday, September 10th. Bella Cat will be performing with a sax player, drummer, keyboard player and two vocalists. Come prepared to dance! Doors open at 6:30. Concert starts at 7:00 pm. This is a licensed event. No outside […]
Elephant Mountain Lit Fest will be back to spark your literary flame in Nelson, BC, from September 11 - 17, 2023. Join us for readings, craft talks, panels, workshops, blue pencil sessions and more with your favourite writers from near and far. https://www.emlfestival.com
Studio Connexion Art Gallery is a small cultural space nested in Nakusp. It has been in operation in the summer time mainly and going into its 15th season. 7 Art Exhibitions by talented Canadian Artists painting mainly landscapes and abstract. Artists from the region and across Canada are represented by the owner & curator Anne […]
Interested in Choral Singing? Nelson Choral Singers fall session begins Sept 13, with practices Wednesdays 7-9 pm at the Nelson United Church under the direction of Kathleen Neudorf. Concert Dec 9 & 10 at the Capitol Theatre. Info at nelsonchoralsingers.org
Interested in Choral Singing? Nelson Choral Singers fall session begins Sept 13, with practices Wednesdays 7-9 pm at the Nelson United Church under the direction of Kathleen Neudorf. Concert Dec 9 & 10 at the Capitol Theatre. Info at nelsonchoralsingers.org
BLOOD STAR is a new creative endeavour from Visigoth guitarist Jamison Palmer. However, let no assumptions linger that BLOOD STAR is Visigoth Part 2: while both rooted in traditional metal, Palmer’s new outlet here harkens back to the classiest, most cruising, but also darkest heavy metal of the 1980s both in the US and in Germany. Intranced is […]
On Wednesday September 15th at Torchlight Brewing in Nelson Sam Hurrie, Canadian songwriter, string player (guitar, dobro, mandolin), will be playing music at 5:30pm.
BANG BOX BOOGIE TOURSince their 2004 self-titled debut, Pink Mountaintops have supplied an outlet for the more arcane fascinations of Black Mountain frontman Stephen McBean. On Peacock Pools—Pink Mountaintops’ first new music in eight years—the British Columbia-born singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist shares 12 songs sparked from his magpie-like curiosity for a wild expanse of cultural artifacts: the sci-fi […]
Between the Peaks Music Festival is the newest music event in the Kootenays, right here at the base of RED Mountain in Rossland, BC! Hosting a variety of Canadian, international, and local acts with the goal to evolve into a growing music and arts festival held every year, this is a festival you won’t want […]
Elephant Mountain Lit Fest is proud to present some of Western Canada’s most riveting storytellers and writers in a reading together on Friday, September 15th at 7:00pm at The Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Join Ivan Coyote, John Vaillant, Sonnet L’Abbé, and Deryn Collier in a celebration of dynamic, important stories, and writers and wordsmiths who […]
Live music at The Royal in Nelson on Friday September 15th. Rumour Mill have been a staple of the Kootenays the last few years and have since taken their act on the road across Canada, finally bringing their indy folk flair back to Nelson with the help of Jill McKenna!
Live music at the Royal in Nelson on Saturday September 16th. D.O.A. is one of the founding bands of Hardcore Punk! Joined by Kootenay rockers The Adits!
Professional Lumberjack Entertainment Show put on by the ‘Laughing Loggers’ out of Vancouver, BC
Kids activities for all ages
Local Axe throwing competition
It Gets Greater Later Tour. Saturday September 16th at Bloom Nightclub in Nelson. Dizzy Wright Jarren Benton Demrick Opener: Kryple La’Reonte Wright, known professionally as Dizzy Wright, is an American rapper and record producer. In December 2011, Wright signed to rapper Hopsin’s independent record label, Funk Volume. After signing, he released his debut studio album SmokeOut […]
Aceyalone, from Los Angles California will be live at Bloom Nightclub On Saturday September 16th. Aceyalone emerged from the Project Blowed collective, considered to be the longest-running open mic hip-hop workshop. He began rapping as part of the group Freestyle Fellowship, which consisted of Aceyalone, Myka 9, and Self Jupiter. Later, P.E.A.C.E. Freestyle Fellowship developed a reputation for influencing a […]
Celebrate fall harvest with local produce, artisans and community vendors. Live music and food, fun and games.
Free curated artisan market! Join Leifa Collectiv at The Royal, Nelson, for A Sunday Market on September 17. From 12-4, sip $7 mimosas and happy hour deals while you shop a talented line up of local makers and artists. DJ Sunny Acres will be keeping us happy with tunes all afternoon long, see you on […]
Sit back and enjoy live jazz music while engaging in candlelit conversation. The Library Lounge in Nelson has a cozy, parlour-like atmosphere. Our full dining menu is offered along with a wide array of wines, local craft beer and deliciously crafted cocktails.
Nelson Overture Concerts Society will present the Eliot Quartett on September 20th and the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Come out to hear this award-winning young string quartet based in Frankfurt, Germany. They will perform works of Brahms, Shostakovich and Fanny Mendelssohn.
The Massif Music Festival (Sept. 22-23, 2023) is a celebration of underground, underrepresented music from throughout Canada and the United States. Massif is an all-ages event with a lineup conscientiously curated to represent diversity within the underground music scene and to provide Kootenay musicians with a place to perform and to connect with touring acts. […]
Sit back and enjoy live jazz music while engaging in candlelit conversation. The Library Lounge in Nelson has a cozy, parlour-like atmosphere. Our full dining menu is offered along with a wide array of wines, local craft beer and deliciously crafted cocktails.
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of free participatory arts and culture events across the country both in-person and online. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in […]
LUNA Festival presents 3-days of Nocturnal Art + Wonder across downtown Revelstoke. LUNA Sound will kick off the weekend on the evening of Friday, September 22nd, featuring spectacular and diverse Canadian musical talent hosted at unique LUNA venues. LUNA Arts will follow this evening of musical celebration on Saturday, September 23rd, from 6 pm, presenting […]
Taghum Hall presents An Evening of Acoustic Folk Music featuring sets by Jeremy Earley, Sapphire Guthrie, and Philip Seagram. Earley is an accomplished singer-songwriter taking a break from touring with his band Naked by the Fire to focus on more introspective indie-folk; Guthrie, a long-time member of Alison Girvan’s renowned choirs, is a multi-instrumentalist whose […]
Taghum Hall presents An Evening of Acoustic Folk Music featuring sets by Jeremy Earley, Sapphire Guthrie, and Philip Seagram. Earley is an accomplished singer-songwriter taking a break from touring with his band Naked by the Fire to focus on more introspective indie-folk; Guthrie, a long-time member of Alison Girvan’s renowned choirs, is a multi-instrumentalist whose […]
Write Off the Bat! is a writing marathon, a juried competition, and a chance for writers to hang with fellow writers, in-person at Taghum Hall. It’s about new writing that speaks to one of our two themes in the categories of Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, and Poetry Series. The event is fun, with plenty of camaraderie […]
Join us at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre as we kick off Culture Days with our Arts & Culture Festival, September 23 and 24 from 12 to 4 pm all weekend. Live music & performances, artists & vendors, food & drink! Entry is free, but donations are always appreciated! PLUS join us from 1:30-3pm […]
Join us at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre as we kick off Culture Days with our Arts & Culture Festival, September 23 and 24 from 12 to 4 pm all weekend. Live music & performances, artists & vendors, food & drink! Entry is free, but donations are always appreciated! PLUS join us from 1:30-3pm […]
What’s a comic jam you ask? It’s a free-flowing way to make comics in a group setting! Join BC Culture Days ambassador Erin Shuttleworth at the Trail's IncrEdible Farmer's Market on Sept 23 for several FREE micro-workshops hosted by local artists and organizations. Each station will have the option for "take home" workshops if the […]
David James and Big River is coming to the Key City Theatre for one of the best country performances of your life!David James and Big River are often described as one of the most authentic Outlaw Country tribute shows touring today. From the way James holds his guitar to the way he talks his audience, […]
Our hallmark family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, family games and activities, special demonstrations and participation by Revelstoke’s community organizations. Admission by donation. Trains! Trains! Trains!
Mister Mojo is coming to town to make music for Nelson families! Show is at 3pm on Sunday Sept 24 at the North Shore Hall. Tickets are $10 advance/$12 at the door and available online at https://www.mistermojo.ca/shows.
Mister Mojo is coming to town to make music for Nelson families! Show is at 3pm (doors open at 2:30pm) on Sunday Sept 24 at the North Shore Hall. Tickets are $10 advance/$12 at the door and available online at https://www.mistermojo.ca/shows.
Tacos, Tequila, & Tunes! At Cantina Del Centro in Nelson we strive to create a sense of belonging for all of our guests, team members and our community. What better way to bring everyone together than through the universal language of music? We are so blessed to be located in a thriving arts community in […]
This bi-weekly club encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly topics to focus activities. Participants will experiment with materials, style and subject matter to develop their confidence and support future artistic growth. When: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm Duration: Fall session: Sept 13-Dec 6 Winter session: Jan 17-May 22 Age: 7 – 10 Class […]
This bi-weekly club encourages creative growth and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly topics to investigate and ask questions about. Participants will be tasked with finding their own style, experimenting with materials, and starting to develop their own art-making process. When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm Duration: Fall session: Sept 14-Dec 7 Winter session: Jan 18-May […]
During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]
? Experience the powerful tale of indigenous resilience that spans generations as we commemorate Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th at the Nelson Civic Theatre! Doors open at 3:30 PM for the screening of the remarkable film “Bones of Crows,” which chronicles the extraordinary life of Aline Spears, a Cree matriarch. ?? 4 PM […]
Check out Matthew Good, doing a solo acoustic show and Spiritbar in Nelson on September 30, 2023. Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics.
